Minimize

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/

Minimize (verb)

  1. To make something as small or as little as possible.
  2. To make something seem less important or serious.
  3. To decrease the chance of something bad happening.

Examples

  • They tried to minimize the costs of the project.
  • We need to minimize the amount of waste produced.

Common collocations: minimize costs, minimize waste, minimize size, minimize role, minimize achievements

Synonyms of Minimize

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Minimize

  • — When discussing increasing size or amount.